Clean checkout and payment terminal areas frequently or after each transaction, if possible. Consider all touchpoints such as PIN pads, checkout dividers, counters and self-checkout lanes.

When cleaning the terminal, do not clean the electrical connections and plugs.

Never spray any product directly onto the terminal. Use a cloth or wipe that has been sprayed instead.

Kemp’s shelter-in-place order allows for the suspension of the use of PIN pads, PIN entry devices, electronic capture signature, and any other credit card receipt signature requirements if it is allowed under credit card agency and company agreements. Businesses should make sure EBT card users can use PIN pads.

Kemp worked with the American Transaction Processors Coalition, Georgia Retail Association and Georgia Food Industry Association to issue the guidance.